Hurricane Cocktail Recipe
The two-rum base gives the drink backbone without tasting like straight liquor, while passion fruit juice and a splash of grenadine build the layered orange-to-red color and tropical flavor the hurricane is known for. Shaking instead of stirring aerates the juices so the drink doesn't taste flat or syrupy.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 5 min
- Servings
- 4
Ingredients
- 8 fl oz light rum
- 8 fl oz dark rum
- 8 fl oz passion fruit juice
- 4 fl oz orange juice
- 2 fl oz fresh lime juice
- 2 fl oz simple syrup
- 2 fl oz grenadine
- 4 slices orange slices, for garnish
- 4 cherries maraschino cherries, for garnish
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 369
- Protein
- 1g
- Carbs
- 29g
- Fat
- 0g
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Instructions
- 1Fill a cocktail shaker about two-thirds full with ice.
- 2Add the light rum, dark rum, passion fruit juice, orange juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and grenadine to the shaker.
- 3Cap the shaker and shake hard for 15-20 seconds, until the outside feels frosty to the touch.
- 4Fill hurricane glasses (or any tall glass) with fresh ice.
- 5Strain the cocktail evenly into the prepared glasses, letting the grenadine settle toward the bottom for a two-tone effect.
- 6Garnish each glass with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry, and serve immediately with a straw.
Tips & variations
- No passion fruit juice on hand? A bottled passion fruit syrup (like Alex's or Tattersall) plus a little extra orange juice gets close, since straight passion fruit juice can be hard to find outside specialty stores.
- For a less sweet version, cut the simple syrup in half and add an extra half ounce of lime juice.
- Batch this in a pitcher for a party by multiplying all ingredients except the ice and garnishes, then shake or stir individual portions with ice just before serving so the drink doesn't get watered down sitting premixed.
Storage & reheating
This is a shaken-to-order cocktail and doesn't hold well pre-mixed with ice, since it dilutes and separates within an hour. The rum and juice base (everything except ice and garnish) can be combined and refrigerated in a sealed bottle for up to 3 days; shake with fresh ice right before serving.
Tips from the Tulo kitchen
- Chilling the glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes before pouring keeps the drink cold longer without needing extra ice, which would otherwise dilute it faster.
- A dark, full-bodied rum like Myers's gives a stronger molasses backbone than a standard dark rum and makes the drink taste less one-note sweet.
FAQ
What alcohol is traditionally in a hurricane cocktail?
A true New Orleans hurricane uses equal parts light and dark rum; the dark rum adds a molasses depth that light rum alone doesn't provide.
Can I make a hurricane without passion fruit juice?
Yes. Substitute an equal amount of passion fruit syrup diluted slightly with water, or use a mix of orange and pineapple juice, though the flavor will lean more tropical-punch than classic.
Why is my hurricane too sweet?
Most bottled hurricane mixes are heavily sugared. Making it from scratch with fresh juice and controlling the simple syrup and grenadine separately, as in this recipe, keeps the sweetness in check.
What glass should a hurricane be served in?
Traditionally a hurricane glass, a tall, curved glass shaped like a hurricane lamp, but any tall highball or collins glass holds the drink fine.
